November is all about community, generosity, and opening the door to more! 💙
#GTMD26 is Thursday, November 19, and we're celebrating all month long. Come be part of our Ruff Start community, connect with our team, and join us at an event this month!
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Join us for Ruff Start Rescue’s Community Giveback Day on Friday, November 13, from 3–6 PM!
We’ll be sharing FREE pet food and supplies to help keep pets with their families, including dog and cat food, critter items, crates, collars, and more!
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This November, help us Open the Door to More: more second chances, more lifesaving care, and more happy endings for animals in need.
Early giving is underway, and your donation will go even further with our $50,000 match! 💙 #GTMD26
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Happy Halloween from our spooky and not-so-spooky adoptables! 🧡
Some are serving up scares, some are just here for the treats, but they all have one thing in common: they're hoping their next big adventure includes a place to call home.
Congratulations to our October Volunteer of the Month, Kersten! 🎉
Kersten joined our Pet Profile Team and quickly went above and beyond, taking on additional responsibilities to make our adoptable animals’ profiles more engaging and help them find homes.
It's #NationalCaDay! 😻
Did you know Ruff Start has 162 cats available for adoption right now?! That's 162 chances to meet your next couch snuggler, treat enthusiast, yarn chaser, or nap buddy!
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Halloween can be full of fun for us, but all the costumes, candy, and commotion can be overwhelming for our pets! 👻
Take a few extra precautions to keep them safe, comfortable, and stress-free while you enjoy the festivities.
Fall merch is here! 🍁
From flannels and new patch logo beanies to our bright yellow Colorblast crewneck, puffer vests, campfire mugs, and tumblers, there’s lots to love. Plus, we’ve restocked your favorite Ruff Start and Life’s Ruff Up North designs!
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Our next #LoneStarToNorthStar transport arrives November 6, bringing another group of dogs north from overcrowded Texas shelters and giving them the chance to turn over a new leaf. 🍁
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Flurry is looking for an autumn adventure buddy to hit the trails, crunch through the leaves, and explore the world one walk at a time! 🍂
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We’re so grateful to @bestcatlitter for donating all the litter our cats and kittens need! 😻
Made with sustainable, renewable ingredients, their litter is a great choice for both the environment and the cats in our care.
Winter is coming, and community cats need a warm place to shelter! 🐱
Ruff Start Rescue Education Manager Jordyn joined Heather and A.J. at @WCCO today to talk about outdoor shelters for stray and community cats.
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We’re gearing up for our 16th Annual Online Auction, and we need your help! 🐾
Every dollar raised goes toward helping animals in need and giving them the care and second chances they deserve.
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Join us Thursday, 10/22, from 5–7 PM at the Maple Grove PetSmart Adoption Day Event! 🎉
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NEW WEBSITE, SAME MISSION! 💙
Our new website is officially live, and we can’t wait for you to explore!
Explore the new website: ruffstartrescue.org/
Take a look around and let us know what you think!
BREAKING NEWS: WE JUST REACHED 35,000 LIVES SAVED! 🚨
Meet Blueberry, the 35,000th animal to join Ruff Start Rescue!
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾
Behind every second chance is a team of people working hard to make it possible, and our vet techs are a huge part of that story.
At 10 years old, Cora is ready for a soft place to land and someone who’ll let her open her heart at her own pace. 💕
Give this sweet senior a little patience, some cheese, and a cozy spot to call her own, and you might just meet your soul dog.
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Swift’s idea of a perfect day? A little shoreline exploring, a lot of toy-hoarding, and a well-earned nap with his favorite people. 💙
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